Starting several posts, last week, and feeling quite good about them all, I was curious as to why I was not given the opportunity to finish them, and publish. My husband has been writing his own blog, and we have been discussing the role of the church etc, in the life of a disciple.
The bottom line comes down to what we are called to do. Firstly, we are called to REPENT! Having got into a very heavy discussion, I became aware that I was meant to write what I was verbalising. Then, before going to sleep, we watched a minister on TV, who was talking about the very same thing!
Messiah instructed, as did John, 'Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand!' However, Elohim has become a commodity. We are not called to 'Repent', we are called to 'Let Him come into our lives'. If we accept Him, all will be well. If we let Him into our lives...? It is all about the pretty packaging. There appear to be no consequences. Just like everything else, things have been watered down for us to want it. Who remembers the verse, 'many are invited, but few are chosen'? (Matthew 22:14) This confirms that we do not invite him in, He calls us! However, in order to become a disciple, and walk in the way in which Messiah walked, we need to Repent, and then do the Will of Elohim, without deviation. Paul, on the road to Damascus, was not given a nicely wrapped gift, he was given an almighty jolt! Messiah did not say, 'Hey Paul, listen, you want eternal salvation, please come and follow me? Please....I'll give you anything you want if you do!' No, Messiah said, 'Why do you kick against the pricks', and then 'kicked him into touch'!
My husband and I were discussing the 'marketing' of Elohim, in order to get people to 'want the product'. I made a comment about ice cream. Originally, a commercial for Ice-cream was just for the product. It is a nice, creamy, treat. Then that was not enough. In order to 'compete', it was necessary to emphasise the attributes. The ice-cream was eaten by 'cool' people, and celebrities. It was advertised by attractive, slim people in swimsuits. The ice-cream remained the same; the audience got bored. A new audience, as well as the old, needed to be attracted. Same product, new packaging, may get more sales. Elohim is being commercialised. in the same way. He is being made to appear more appealing. After all, 'Repent', and do exactly as you are told, even if you don't want to', does not sound like much fun. Telling people that if the accept Elohim, allow Him to come into your life, because He loves you, and He wants you to be part of His Kingdom, and He wants to bless you with health, wealth and happiness, is so much more appealing. Who wouldn't want someone who would give them their hearts desires while they are on this earth, and then guarantee them a place in paradise when they leave. Who wouldn't want to do nothing but Let Him in!
I have been astounded at how those who have been 'walking in the Spirit' for decades, cannot see the conflict. My husband points out that I have not been part of the Christian culture, and have not had years of 'doctrine' to rewrite. I have, however, listened to how believers have participated in miracles, and supernatural occurrences, yet lie constantly. There is no fear of Elohim. I have been learning about removing the beam from my own eye, before attempting to remove the speck from my brother's eye, but these are brother's who are telling me that I have a 'problem' because I do not attend church, and congregate with the brethren. I have said that I do not need to be told, over and over again, that Elohim loves me (or God as it is in most churches), as I know he loves me. He is my father. I don't need to be told to follow a prayer that asks Him to give me what I want. What I need is to hear his voice, and obey it!
The message has been watered down to attract the masses. Does the Creator of the Universe need to ask people to come and join Him in His set apart place? Does He need to make it more inviting? Does He lack the numbers to fill the space? Psalm 50:12 says it perfectly. 'If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world is
mine, and all that is in it'.
The message is clear, 'Repent'. Then, as Messiah says when asked which is the greatest commandment, (Mark 12:29-30) '....The greatest is, ‘Hear, Israel, IAUE, your Elohim is one:
you
shall love the IAUE your Elohim with all your heart, and with all your soul, and
with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first
commandment '
I do not have the authority to tell people not to go to church, just as those who insist that I am wrong cannot tell me that I am hearing the Spirit incorrectly. (Corinthians 2:11) 'For who among men knows the things of a man, except the
spirit of the man, which is in him? Even so, no one knows
the things of Elohim, except Elohim’s Spirit.' All I can do is write what is being told to me, and pray that I am saying it correctly. IAUE will choose those He wishes to join Him, not man. We do not need to wrap Him up in pretty colours to make Him acceptable to us!
Thank you for reading. Grace and Peace to all.
Monday, June 24, 2013
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
WHY AM I HERE? HOW AM I HERE/.
Before I started to write my last post, I had everything planned out, and knew exactly what to write. However, once I started, I realised that it was going to take more than one post to cover everything, and then by the time I had finished, I had learned my lesson!
I have been quick to ask for help, from above, (or within,) when I have felt the urge to chastise or reprimand. 'Do I have the right?' I started to write this post, and knew that it was not going to be a continuation, but another lesson in being sensitive to the word of the Spirit. What I want to write is not important. It is not for me to wonder whether I will keep the attention of my audience. One thing of which I am sure, is that Elohim is the same now as ever He was. He is the creator of the Universe, and He is in control.
We were blessed over the Memorial Day weekend, with a trip to Tennessee and drove around four surrounding states. I took my kindle, on which I have the King James Bible, and we read the psalms each morning, and enjoyed the beauty that Elohim had provided. On my way home, I was separated from my husband by the aisle on the plane. The television was playing and I took out my earphones to listen, but decided that this would be an excellent opportunity to read the scriptures. Although I felt very blessed, and uplifted, I felt the need to read 'The Book of Revelations'. The gentleman who took the middle seat on my side, looked over and, with one glance, recognised what I was reading. 'Ah, Revelations'. I smiled and he continued to chat about how awesome were the works of Elohim. We chatted for sometime, and although he did not use the same names as me, we very much agreed with the fact that there are a lot of things that have been 'mis-construed'. I knew, before he told me, that he was from Ghana. It was something that had been imparted to me. It is true, I could have 'guessed' correctly, but I do not believe this to be the case.
My new acquaintance had moved to the USA some 20 years ago, as he had been instructed to do by Elohim, and although he held a good position in his native country, he struggled for a long time in his adopted country. However, he knew this was where he was meant to be, and never gave up his faith. I told him my story, and realised that this was probably the first person, whom I did not know, (or was not part of the group with whom I was with) with whom I discussed the scriptures. We agreed that although we have the relationship of a shepherd and his sheep, we should not follow blindly, like the woolly animal. If we have a niggle in our spirit, about something that has been preached, we should question it. It may be that the niggle is unfounded, but in order for us to truly walk in the word of Elohim, we need to be sure we hear Him correctly. I listened intently to all he had to say, and he finished with a prayer. His faith inspired me, and although my husband is my mentor, and we have spiritual discussions regularly, he taught me so much. He answered many questions that, although I did not ask, had been on my mind. He explained things with which I was having issues, again, without me saying a word.
Before we landed, it became evident that this man was seated next to me to bring forward my purpose for being at this place, at this time. I could say he was an angel (I have met people before of whom I am sure were angels, put here in human form to help me) or he could have been sensitive to the Spirit and been speaking what he was told to speak.
Therefore, rather than continue adding to this post, and attempt to keep your interest, I am quite sure that I am meant to leave you with something to ponder. How did we get here? With my family history, it is a miracle that I am here, writing this post. It is for that reason that I know I am meant to do more than live my life, day to day, without purpose. I know that I have been put here to witness, as was told to us in the New Testament (Covenant). So, here is my history. My ancestors were in Spain at the time of the Inquisition. They escaped. My maternal grandfather's paternal family came to England. My maternal grandmother's family settled in Holland, until there were rumbles of anti-Semitic uprising, and my great grandparents came to England. It appears that they were each the sole survivors of a large family of siblings, the remainder of whom were either killed before WWII, or during. My maternal grandmother met my grandfather after he came home from the Great War. (I watched the movie War Horse, and realised that my grandfather was one of those who went 'over the top', and came home alive, and was humbled.) So, despite all the odds against my family, I became. It is very humbling.
Elohim saved the remnant, and the remnant is me. Who am I not to do His Will.
Thank you for reading. I thank Elohim for giving me life, and this opportunity to learn, and perhaps teach (in the broadest of terms!)
Until next time, may grace and peace be with you.
I have been quick to ask for help, from above, (or within,) when I have felt the urge to chastise or reprimand. 'Do I have the right?' I started to write this post, and knew that it was not going to be a continuation, but another lesson in being sensitive to the word of the Spirit. What I want to write is not important. It is not for me to wonder whether I will keep the attention of my audience. One thing of which I am sure, is that Elohim is the same now as ever He was. He is the creator of the Universe, and He is in control.
We were blessed over the Memorial Day weekend, with a trip to Tennessee and drove around four surrounding states. I took my kindle, on which I have the King James Bible, and we read the psalms each morning, and enjoyed the beauty that Elohim had provided. On my way home, I was separated from my husband by the aisle on the plane. The television was playing and I took out my earphones to listen, but decided that this would be an excellent opportunity to read the scriptures. Although I felt very blessed, and uplifted, I felt the need to read 'The Book of Revelations'. The gentleman who took the middle seat on my side, looked over and, with one glance, recognised what I was reading. 'Ah, Revelations'. I smiled and he continued to chat about how awesome were the works of Elohim. We chatted for sometime, and although he did not use the same names as me, we very much agreed with the fact that there are a lot of things that have been 'mis-construed'. I knew, before he told me, that he was from Ghana. It was something that had been imparted to me. It is true, I could have 'guessed' correctly, but I do not believe this to be the case.
My new acquaintance had moved to the USA some 20 years ago, as he had been instructed to do by Elohim, and although he held a good position in his native country, he struggled for a long time in his adopted country. However, he knew this was where he was meant to be, and never gave up his faith. I told him my story, and realised that this was probably the first person, whom I did not know, (or was not part of the group with whom I was with) with whom I discussed the scriptures. We agreed that although we have the relationship of a shepherd and his sheep, we should not follow blindly, like the woolly animal. If we have a niggle in our spirit, about something that has been preached, we should question it. It may be that the niggle is unfounded, but in order for us to truly walk in the word of Elohim, we need to be sure we hear Him correctly. I listened intently to all he had to say, and he finished with a prayer. His faith inspired me, and although my husband is my mentor, and we have spiritual discussions regularly, he taught me so much. He answered many questions that, although I did not ask, had been on my mind. He explained things with which I was having issues, again, without me saying a word.
Before we landed, it became evident that this man was seated next to me to bring forward my purpose for being at this place, at this time. I could say he was an angel (I have met people before of whom I am sure were angels, put here in human form to help me) or he could have been sensitive to the Spirit and been speaking what he was told to speak.
Therefore, rather than continue adding to this post, and attempt to keep your interest, I am quite sure that I am meant to leave you with something to ponder. How did we get here? With my family history, it is a miracle that I am here, writing this post. It is for that reason that I know I am meant to do more than live my life, day to day, without purpose. I know that I have been put here to witness, as was told to us in the New Testament (Covenant). So, here is my history. My ancestors were in Spain at the time of the Inquisition. They escaped. My maternal grandfather's paternal family came to England. My maternal grandmother's family settled in Holland, until there were rumbles of anti-Semitic uprising, and my great grandparents came to England. It appears that they were each the sole survivors of a large family of siblings, the remainder of whom were either killed before WWII, or during. My maternal grandmother met my grandfather after he came home from the Great War. (I watched the movie War Horse, and realised that my grandfather was one of those who went 'over the top', and came home alive, and was humbled.) So, despite all the odds against my family, I became. It is very humbling.
Elohim saved the remnant, and the remnant is me. Who am I not to do His Will.
Thank you for reading. I thank Elohim for giving me life, and this opportunity to learn, and perhaps teach (in the broadest of terms!)
Until next time, may grace and peace be with you.
Monday, May 20, 2013
A FAIR TRIAL
I am delighted to say that the Oasis has continued to grow, and I am experiencing more and more peace. However, although I was raring to go, and ready to write, I found that the subject matter upon which I thought I had been led to post, was split into two, and then into two again. I found myself with several things to write, and believe that rather than put them all together, it is best to separate them. I do not like to be overwhelmed, and I do find that when I am trying to understand, it does not help to be flooded with knowledge and wisdom. Although I crave more and more, I want to make sure I have understood everything before, 'moving on'. Therefore, I will do unto my audience as I would like to have done unto me.
During this past week, I have had several occasions to be aware of things I do that are enhanced by the actions of others. It has brought to light the 'dross' that needs to come to the surface, but also how I relate to things other's do!
I am not as familiar with the Scriptures as others who either write 'spiritually based' blogs, or teach, appear to be, but I have, over the years, come to 'quote' more and more. I do believe them to be a 'text book' for our life. This having been said, I have recently found that I have been dealing quite a lot with the verse in Matthew, 7:5. 'First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye'. Like most people, I can tell where other people are going wrong. It has been brought to my attention, recently, that I am making the same mistakes, albeit in different circumstances. For example, if one person talks about another in a derogatory way, behind their back, I find it inappropriate. Yet by telling someone else that I find the behaviour inappropriate, I am guilty of the same sin. (Matthew 18:15 Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. The correct reaction is to tell your 'brother' that he is acting inappropriately, and the following verses tell you the way to continue should he not listen. However, this particular line of 'recommendation', does not tell you what not to do; no doubt we should know what not to do!) It is very easy to fall into the trap of discussing the wrongs of someone else, without giving them the benefit of a fair trial. There is no excuse for sin. If someone is berating another to a third party, then this is no more than 'gossip'. The verses continues regarding 'if your brother does not hear you'....taken from the New King James, But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established..And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector. However, in my experience, very few actually 'go to the brother' first. They discuss the situation and then go 'mob handed' with the solution. Unfortunately, this tends to bring up the defenses, and the 'brother' becomes like a trapped animal, and bares his claws from the corner, and comes out in an attack.
Discussing this with my husband, we agreed that it was acceptable to put the matter to another in a 'hypothetical' scenario. Alternatively, we agreed that if we were worried about someone, we could go to them together. To discuss options or discipline, is not part of the process. We would be guilty of holding the trial without the presence of the accused. Once again, my fine line appears along the road of 'concern' and 'gossip'.
I am continuing to work on this, as it is important not to allow a brother to continue to sin, despite the plank in my eye. I am unsure as to whether my experiences will help others, but I believe I am being led to let them know. I am forever grateful for the love of Elohim and his patience.
Grace and peace to all
During this past week, I have had several occasions to be aware of things I do that are enhanced by the actions of others. It has brought to light the 'dross' that needs to come to the surface, but also how I relate to things other's do!
I am not as familiar with the Scriptures as others who either write 'spiritually based' blogs, or teach, appear to be, but I have, over the years, come to 'quote' more and more. I do believe them to be a 'text book' for our life. This having been said, I have recently found that I have been dealing quite a lot with the verse in Matthew, 7:5. 'First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye'. Like most people, I can tell where other people are going wrong. It has been brought to my attention, recently, that I am making the same mistakes, albeit in different circumstances. For example, if one person talks about another in a derogatory way, behind their back, I find it inappropriate. Yet by telling someone else that I find the behaviour inappropriate, I am guilty of the same sin. (Matthew 18:15 Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. The correct reaction is to tell your 'brother' that he is acting inappropriately, and the following verses tell you the way to continue should he not listen. However, this particular line of 'recommendation', does not tell you what not to do; no doubt we should know what not to do!) It is very easy to fall into the trap of discussing the wrongs of someone else, without giving them the benefit of a fair trial. There is no excuse for sin. If someone is berating another to a third party, then this is no more than 'gossip'. The verses continues regarding 'if your brother does not hear you'....taken from the New King James, But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established..And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector. However, in my experience, very few actually 'go to the brother' first. They discuss the situation and then go 'mob handed' with the solution. Unfortunately, this tends to bring up the defenses, and the 'brother' becomes like a trapped animal, and bares his claws from the corner, and comes out in an attack.
Discussing this with my husband, we agreed that it was acceptable to put the matter to another in a 'hypothetical' scenario. Alternatively, we agreed that if we were worried about someone, we could go to them together. To discuss options or discipline, is not part of the process. We would be guilty of holding the trial without the presence of the accused. Once again, my fine line appears along the road of 'concern' and 'gossip'.
I am continuing to work on this, as it is important not to allow a brother to continue to sin, despite the plank in my eye. I am unsure as to whether my experiences will help others, but I believe I am being led to let them know. I am forever grateful for the love of Elohim and his patience.
Grace and peace to all
Sunday, April 28, 2013
FROM THE DESERT TO THE OASIS
Once again, it has been several months since I felt I should write something in this blog. I have gone through what can only be described as a 'dry' period. As I think I have said before, unlike my other blog, which is more of a hobby, (and there is nothing wrong, I believe, in having a hobby, as long as it is not against the Will of Elohim,) I only feel the right to post within this one, when I am instructed. There were several factors in my life, over the past few months, where I had faith, but it was compromised. I 'believed' something would happen, but held contingency plans in case they did not. I had asked for Elohim's help, but was fearing the worst.
Perhaps I need to be more specific. My faith in Elohim is unconditional. However, I do have a 'program' that needs to be re-written. Before I was 'born again', I was the eternal pessimist. It was so much easier to think the worst, and then when it happened, you were prepared. This programming compromised my ability to hear the voice of the Spirit, and it started to entwine with other programmes, which caused not only 'chinks' but massive holes in the Armour of Elohim!
However, during my 'dry' spell, I started to hear again, and I believe I was 'bumped' back into where I was meant to be. There is a verse that says it all. Matthew 7:3 'And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?'
I was very quick to berate other's, and suddenly found that I was guilty of the same. 'How could they ............ ', was something that I was saying on a regular basis. It occurred to me, shortly after the beginning of the year, that I was being taught a lesson. How could I possibly look at the speck and tell someone that they were not walking along the straight and narrow path, when I was doing something very similar. Unfortunately, we do not always see the similarity between other's wrong doing and our own, as the elements differ.
However, it was at the bump that I came back into line. It was at this point that things started to happen. I was, like Psalm 1 says, beginning to be the tree planted by the rivers of water. We are currently, in Texas, in the middle of the Legislative Session. Our industry is once again under attack. Without digressing too much, there has been a regulatory program run by the Supreme Court, which, by definition is Unconstitutional. A bill has been filed which will enable this program to continue under a new guise. Many have tried to stop two bills from reaching the voting stage, but have failed. Normally, at this stage in the session, I am terrified that the opposition will win, and despite the unconstitutionality and irregularity, laws are made, and the only way to halt them is by filing a law suit, which no one can afford. It really has been a case of not what you know, but who you know. However, this session has been different. Once I was rebooted, the worry of 'what might be' suddenly disappeared. I knew, as always, that Elohim was in control, but this time I believed he was in charge. I had no concerns. Of course, there is always the disappointment in fellow mankind, but what is Elohim's Will is Elohim's Will! I cannot change the future. I want what my Elohim wants. It was then I started to pray, not for my want, but for his. It is true, bad things will happen!
Then the most amazing thing happened. We were driving home from work, and my husband was on the phone to one of his friends (whose story I will relate in a future post) when I suddenly started to think about the week ahead, and asked Elohim, 'What should I ask for?' The answer came to me very quickly. It was quite simply, 'Let the Senator tell the truth'. I cannot fully describe on a page what happened. I knew I was praying, but it was deep within. I was not 'praying in tongues', as I could not hear what I was praying. I just felt something working within me. It was as if there was a conversation going on between me and my most inner parts, and only my heart could hear. When it was over, I was quite overwhelmed.
The next day, I missed the live broadcast, and had to wait for the daily session to end before I was able to 'replay'. As the Senator took the stand, he was asked by another, as to whether the current program was constitutional, and whether the Supreme Court had the right to create a regulatory program. The Senator stood there, and replied, 'No!' Despite this, the bill was voted out, favourable, but the Senator had told the truth, and I knew that I had done Elohim's Will, and the outcome was immaterial. I am not sure what will happen next, but there was a reason why my Father put the request into me. Again, I not only knew but believed He was in charge, and as long as I am faithful, and listen to His voice, I shall walk through the shadow of the valley of death, and have no fear. His rod and His staff shall comfort me.
I am, however, aware of an outside influence. While I believe I am thoroughly protected, I can almost feel the arrows of unrighteousness being stopped by the Armour that is surrounding me. I can feel the 'old' attempting to penetrate the 'new', and the feelings of concern, and despair, shouting to me from afar. I shall, however, not be moved!
My hope is that I shall be given an opportunity to write again, very soon, but that is not my decision.
Perhaps I need to be more specific. My faith in Elohim is unconditional. However, I do have a 'program' that needs to be re-written. Before I was 'born again', I was the eternal pessimist. It was so much easier to think the worst, and then when it happened, you were prepared. This programming compromised my ability to hear the voice of the Spirit, and it started to entwine with other programmes, which caused not only 'chinks' but massive holes in the Armour of Elohim!
However, during my 'dry' spell, I started to hear again, and I believe I was 'bumped' back into where I was meant to be. There is a verse that says it all. Matthew 7:3 'And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?'
I was very quick to berate other's, and suddenly found that I was guilty of the same. 'How could they ............ ', was something that I was saying on a regular basis. It occurred to me, shortly after the beginning of the year, that I was being taught a lesson. How could I possibly look at the speck and tell someone that they were not walking along the straight and narrow path, when I was doing something very similar. Unfortunately, we do not always see the similarity between other's wrong doing and our own, as the elements differ.
However, it was at the bump that I came back into line. It was at this point that things started to happen. I was, like Psalm 1 says, beginning to be the tree planted by the rivers of water. We are currently, in Texas, in the middle of the Legislative Session. Our industry is once again under attack. Without digressing too much, there has been a regulatory program run by the Supreme Court, which, by definition is Unconstitutional. A bill has been filed which will enable this program to continue under a new guise. Many have tried to stop two bills from reaching the voting stage, but have failed. Normally, at this stage in the session, I am terrified that the opposition will win, and despite the unconstitutionality and irregularity, laws are made, and the only way to halt them is by filing a law suit, which no one can afford. It really has been a case of not what you know, but who you know. However, this session has been different. Once I was rebooted, the worry of 'what might be' suddenly disappeared. I knew, as always, that Elohim was in control, but this time I believed he was in charge. I had no concerns. Of course, there is always the disappointment in fellow mankind, but what is Elohim's Will is Elohim's Will! I cannot change the future. I want what my Elohim wants. It was then I started to pray, not for my want, but for his. It is true, bad things will happen!
Then the most amazing thing happened. We were driving home from work, and my husband was on the phone to one of his friends (whose story I will relate in a future post) when I suddenly started to think about the week ahead, and asked Elohim, 'What should I ask for?' The answer came to me very quickly. It was quite simply, 'Let the Senator tell the truth'. I cannot fully describe on a page what happened. I knew I was praying, but it was deep within. I was not 'praying in tongues', as I could not hear what I was praying. I just felt something working within me. It was as if there was a conversation going on between me and my most inner parts, and only my heart could hear. When it was over, I was quite overwhelmed.
The next day, I missed the live broadcast, and had to wait for the daily session to end before I was able to 'replay'. As the Senator took the stand, he was asked by another, as to whether the current program was constitutional, and whether the Supreme Court had the right to create a regulatory program. The Senator stood there, and replied, 'No!' Despite this, the bill was voted out, favourable, but the Senator had told the truth, and I knew that I had done Elohim's Will, and the outcome was immaterial. I am not sure what will happen next, but there was a reason why my Father put the request into me. Again, I not only knew but believed He was in charge, and as long as I am faithful, and listen to His voice, I shall walk through the shadow of the valley of death, and have no fear. His rod and His staff shall comfort me.
I am, however, aware of an outside influence. While I believe I am thoroughly protected, I can almost feel the arrows of unrighteousness being stopped by the Armour that is surrounding me. I can feel the 'old' attempting to penetrate the 'new', and the feelings of concern, and despair, shouting to me from afar. I shall, however, not be moved!
My hope is that I shall be given an opportunity to write again, very soon, but that is not my decision.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
FREE WILL
It has been sometime since I posted on this blog, but I have felt compelled to do so, and to continue. I have learned much over the past few months, and it is time, again, to share, what has been taught, not by man, but by the Almighty.
I hope I am given grace by my heavenly Father to write all that I have learned, and trust he will lead me.
The reason I stopped writing was two fold. Firstly, my readership diminished, and I thought it really was a waste of time, and secondly, I just didnt have the time. Notice the use of the word, 'I'. It was what 'I' decided and what 'I' wanted. I did not give any credit as to why I was being asked to write. This brings me to the topic in hand, and that is 'Free will'.
Of course, what is told to me is not necessarily the way it is told to another person. Some may consider me to be way off the planet with explanations and revelations, but this is something that I believe I was shown by and through the Spirit.
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says IAUE. He knows the beginning from the end, as it is all written. How, then, can we input our free will? If he knows what we are going to do, how can it be 'free will'. I was shown that we start at point a) and end up at point b). If we do not go along the straight path, and deviate by taking advantage of our 'free will', it does not prevent us from getting to point b), it just delays it.
We will always end up where we are meant to be. I believe that our beginning and our end has been written. We start on a road and have many stops. Each time we start, we have the choice of going straight to the end, or to deviate. However, although I believe we all end up where we are meant to be, I also believe that our end date has also been written, and if we have chosen to take the wrong path on the day of our demise, we will have to face the consequences. For example, if we are going to die in a car accident, on a certain date, at a certain time, this has been written. We cannot avoid this. The question is, however, whether we are going along the road IAUE commanded, or whether we have taken a forbidden path.
I have followed the path of my own will on many occasions. Sometimes I have been blatently disobedient, and sometimes I have just not been listening. Each time, I find something happens to 'bump' me onto the right path. However, if I continue to ignore the voice of my King, I go further and further away from where I am meant to be. When I finally reach my destination, and I come to the realisation that I was so far off course, and that my demise date could have been in the middle of my disobedience, I repent. It is terrifying.
I hope I have been of some help with this revelation and leave you with grace and peace.
I hope I am given grace by my heavenly Father to write all that I have learned, and trust he will lead me.
The reason I stopped writing was two fold. Firstly, my readership diminished, and I thought it really was a waste of time, and secondly, I just didnt have the time. Notice the use of the word, 'I'. It was what 'I' decided and what 'I' wanted. I did not give any credit as to why I was being asked to write. This brings me to the topic in hand, and that is 'Free will'.
Of course, what is told to me is not necessarily the way it is told to another person. Some may consider me to be way off the planet with explanations and revelations, but this is something that I believe I was shown by and through the Spirit.
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says IAUE. He knows the beginning from the end, as it is all written. How, then, can we input our free will? If he knows what we are going to do, how can it be 'free will'. I was shown that we start at point a) and end up at point b). If we do not go along the straight path, and deviate by taking advantage of our 'free will', it does not prevent us from getting to point b), it just delays it.
We will always end up where we are meant to be. I believe that our beginning and our end has been written. We start on a road and have many stops. Each time we start, we have the choice of going straight to the end, or to deviate. However, although I believe we all end up where we are meant to be, I also believe that our end date has also been written, and if we have chosen to take the wrong path on the day of our demise, we will have to face the consequences. For example, if we are going to die in a car accident, on a certain date, at a certain time, this has been written. We cannot avoid this. The question is, however, whether we are going along the road IAUE commanded, or whether we have taken a forbidden path.
I have followed the path of my own will on many occasions. Sometimes I have been blatently disobedient, and sometimes I have just not been listening. Each time, I find something happens to 'bump' me onto the right path. However, if I continue to ignore the voice of my King, I go further and further away from where I am meant to be. When I finally reach my destination, and I come to the realisation that I was so far off course, and that my demise date could have been in the middle of my disobedience, I repent. It is terrifying.
I hope I have been of some help with this revelation and leave you with grace and peace.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
THE TREE OF LIFE - SIMPLE OR NOT?
Living my life as a disciple should, in theory, be simple. When I gave my life to Messiah, I thought that it would be easy to live a life with no concern, no worry. As I have said before, life can get in the way.
In the early days of my discipleship, I would sit in my room, and look out of the window at a beautiful Silver Birch tree. The tree has been an inspiration to me. When Elohim made the tree, he created an amazing item. The simplicity and the complexity is what intrigues me, and what helps me to understand. The simplicity is that it is tall with branches. Children draw trees without difficulty. Some are more detailed than others, but they are a basic shape. However, the tree is also very complex. The bark is patterned, the branches are detailed, and they are never symmetrical. My life as a disciple has been the same. At first, simple and uncomplicated, listening for the voice of the Spirit within me. All I did was listen. Then, suddenly, things became a little quieter, and the voice became quieter.
Let me explain the best way I know how, and that is to equate an experience totally unconnected. (Messiah used parables, so I guess it is comparable). When I was learning to drive, in England, my driving instructor (or whomever was sitting in the passenger seat) would tell me, 'turn right', or 'turn left'. The instructions were always given, and were quite clear. 'Don't forget to check your mirror'; 'Check for oncoming traffic'. Finally, I passed my test. My instructor drove me home and suggested I wait a while until driving. He said most people were over-confident, and whilst he didn't think that of me (I was never over-confident in anything when I was a teenager), he still advised the same. I didn't listen. I called my mum, told her the good news, and said I was going to drive myself into work. I jumped in my car, put on my seat belt, started the engine, and reversed out of the drive. I drove to the end of the road and turned left, then to the end of the next road, and turned left again. It was as I was travelling along the main road (highway), that I realised I had not used my turn signals. Why? Because no one had told me to 'turn left'.
When I first became a disciple, the voice was loud. I was told what to do. I heard from Elohim, loud and clear. After a while, I would be 'travelling along the road', just living life day by day, and would not necessarily hear anything. It took me a long while to realise that I could actually go on with my life, 'turning left' without necessarily being told, but to be aware that at any time, I may be told to 'turn right'.
The command, for example, to 'turn right', can be the downfall of the disciple. We don't always listen. Once we realise that we are allowed to make decisions, (which are not contrary to His Will) and that we can continue with our life, (as life goes on; it has to go on, as we each have a part to play,) we are so busy 'doing our own thing', that we don't always hear (or listen to) the instruction. We tend to carry on, and wait until we are told to stop. However, sometimes we are so convinced that this is the 'right thing' for us, that we keep going and do not hear, 'Stop'. (I do firmly believe we are placed where we are meant to be. I also believe that everything has been written, but I also believe we are allowed 'free will', which seems to be contradicting, and my beliefs on this I shall leave for another post, as I find it rather complex, and thought provoking.) This is where the tree was so helpful to me. The first few weeks were simple. I listened and I walked according to His voice. It was so easy to see the tree as a tall plant, standing erect, with a few branches and leaves. Once we are beyond the 'new born' stage, it becomes more complex. The tree has branches which go off at angles, and twigs from which leaves hang, precariously. We have to make turns that we would rather not, or that we are not expecting.
I started to 'turn a deaf ear', at certain things, once I was past the 'new born' stage. 'Surely he didn't tell me to do that?' was a favourite of mine. Of course, there were times when I knew it was 'me' telling me what to do, because it was what I wanted to do. I started to worry about what people would think of me. It became easy to think that I was in charge of the situation. I concerned myself with the worries of the world. But I know that we are born in sin, and whilst we are born again, we are still human (not an excuse, but a statement). Each time I was reprimanded (and I am reprimanded by Elohim), I would wonder why I ever let my 'flesh' take over. Sometimes it would take longer than others to 'repent', and I would (and still do) have periods of sulking. 'Why should I apologise, when someone else is rude to me?' 'Why should I give in, I want......?' I trip up more often than I care to think. However, as I grow, I learn. I know that I have not been given a free gift which can be used to suit myself. It is a gift that needs to be nurtured. It is a gift that is precious. I have been given the gift of life, eternal life. I have to think along the lines that if I am disobedient, and suddenly this life comes to an end, I will have to meet my maker and explain why I did the last thing I did. As the scriptures say, it will not be all my good deeds for which I will be remembered, if the last one I commit is bad. Of whom should I be afraid, man or Elohim? Whom am I going to have to stand before on Judgement Day?
My tree continues to be my inspiration, as it was made by my Father. Think about colours. Brown and green are not primary colours, and yet they are the colours of the tree. He 'simply' makes them. Life as a disciple should be easy, and whilst we are walking in the Spirit and whilst we are obeying His voice, it is. One thing I do know, and that is whilst I am walking in Him, I am full of joy. It is when I am not walking in the Spirit, that the knots in the wood start to show.
Be blessed and I leave you with grace and peace.
In the early days of my discipleship, I would sit in my room, and look out of the window at a beautiful Silver Birch tree. The tree has been an inspiration to me. When Elohim made the tree, he created an amazing item. The simplicity and the complexity is what intrigues me, and what helps me to understand. The simplicity is that it is tall with branches. Children draw trees without difficulty. Some are more detailed than others, but they are a basic shape. However, the tree is also very complex. The bark is patterned, the branches are detailed, and they are never symmetrical. My life as a disciple has been the same. At first, simple and uncomplicated, listening for the voice of the Spirit within me. All I did was listen. Then, suddenly, things became a little quieter, and the voice became quieter.
Let me explain the best way I know how, and that is to equate an experience totally unconnected. (Messiah used parables, so I guess it is comparable). When I was learning to drive, in England, my driving instructor (or whomever was sitting in the passenger seat) would tell me, 'turn right', or 'turn left'. The instructions were always given, and were quite clear. 'Don't forget to check your mirror'; 'Check for oncoming traffic'. Finally, I passed my test. My instructor drove me home and suggested I wait a while until driving. He said most people were over-confident, and whilst he didn't think that of me (I was never over-confident in anything when I was a teenager), he still advised the same. I didn't listen. I called my mum, told her the good news, and said I was going to drive myself into work. I jumped in my car, put on my seat belt, started the engine, and reversed out of the drive. I drove to the end of the road and turned left, then to the end of the next road, and turned left again. It was as I was travelling along the main road (highway), that I realised I had not used my turn signals. Why? Because no one had told me to 'turn left'.
When I first became a disciple, the voice was loud. I was told what to do. I heard from Elohim, loud and clear. After a while, I would be 'travelling along the road', just living life day by day, and would not necessarily hear anything. It took me a long while to realise that I could actually go on with my life, 'turning left' without necessarily being told, but to be aware that at any time, I may be told to 'turn right'.
The command, for example, to 'turn right', can be the downfall of the disciple. We don't always listen. Once we realise that we are allowed to make decisions, (which are not contrary to His Will) and that we can continue with our life, (as life goes on; it has to go on, as we each have a part to play,) we are so busy 'doing our own thing', that we don't always hear (or listen to) the instruction. We tend to carry on, and wait until we are told to stop. However, sometimes we are so convinced that this is the 'right thing' for us, that we keep going and do not hear, 'Stop'. (I do firmly believe we are placed where we are meant to be. I also believe that everything has been written, but I also believe we are allowed 'free will', which seems to be contradicting, and my beliefs on this I shall leave for another post, as I find it rather complex, and thought provoking.) This is where the tree was so helpful to me. The first few weeks were simple. I listened and I walked according to His voice. It was so easy to see the tree as a tall plant, standing erect, with a few branches and leaves. Once we are beyond the 'new born' stage, it becomes more complex. The tree has branches which go off at angles, and twigs from which leaves hang, precariously. We have to make turns that we would rather not, or that we are not expecting.
I started to 'turn a deaf ear', at certain things, once I was past the 'new born' stage. 'Surely he didn't tell me to do that?' was a favourite of mine. Of course, there were times when I knew it was 'me' telling me what to do, because it was what I wanted to do. I started to worry about what people would think of me. It became easy to think that I was in charge of the situation. I concerned myself with the worries of the world. But I know that we are born in sin, and whilst we are born again, we are still human (not an excuse, but a statement). Each time I was reprimanded (and I am reprimanded by Elohim), I would wonder why I ever let my 'flesh' take over. Sometimes it would take longer than others to 'repent', and I would (and still do) have periods of sulking. 'Why should I apologise, when someone else is rude to me?' 'Why should I give in, I want......?' I trip up more often than I care to think. However, as I grow, I learn. I know that I have not been given a free gift which can be used to suit myself. It is a gift that needs to be nurtured. It is a gift that is precious. I have been given the gift of life, eternal life. I have to think along the lines that if I am disobedient, and suddenly this life comes to an end, I will have to meet my maker and explain why I did the last thing I did. As the scriptures say, it will not be all my good deeds for which I will be remembered, if the last one I commit is bad. Of whom should I be afraid, man or Elohim? Whom am I going to have to stand before on Judgement Day?
My tree continues to be my inspiration, as it was made by my Father. Think about colours. Brown and green are not primary colours, and yet they are the colours of the tree. He 'simply' makes them. Life as a disciple should be easy, and whilst we are walking in the Spirit and whilst we are obeying His voice, it is. One thing I do know, and that is whilst I am walking in Him, I am full of joy. It is when I am not walking in the Spirit, that the knots in the wood start to show.
Be blessed and I leave you with grace and peace.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
MIRACLES CAN HAPPEN
Once I was born again, the thing that I noticed most was the difference in my attitude. Renewing the mind was not always easy for me, but I did notice that everything was wonderful. Miracles were not the type of things that are seen in Hollywood movies, they were ordinary, every day things. I soon got to thinking that the miracles were the things that 'were', rather than those that 'were not'. If my car didn't start, I would not get upset; I would pray. If things did not go to plan, rather than get irritated, I wondered what I had done that was against the will of Elohim.
I believe that Elohim is in charge of everything. I believe that he can do anything.
I realised that miracles were all around me. I had a roof over my head; I had a job; I had two beautiful kids. It was when life went along without hitches that were the miracles. I was thankful for no surprises, thankful for no bumps in the road, so to speak.
Suddenly, I realised that I was protected. My house had been on the market for some considerable time and we had not had so much as a bite. If it had sold, I would have no where to live and my job did not pay enough to rent anywhere, let alone buy. However, I was moving to the USA, and about two months before I was due to leave, I sat at my computer and prayed. I told Elohim that I was going to give it all up to Him. I was going to leave it all in His hands. I just let everything go. I trusted that Elohim would look after me. Within two days the house was viewed, and a contract put into place. I was then offered an idylic cottage for the six weeks until I moved out to the US, rent free. I see that as a miracle.
Of course, there are some that would disagree, but that depends on whether you have faith.
There were several times when amazing things happened. Two in particular are, to me, quite incredible.
I was driving along with my son, in his car. Suddenly, the car started to make a noise. He was terrified that it was his exhaust. I knew he could not afford a new exhaust and prayed that the noise be something that would not involve an expensive repair. When we reached our destination, I looked under the car, and there was a small tree branch that had got connected to the underneath of the car. We managed to remove it. I thanked Elohim because I believed that he altered the problem. Not everyone will agree. My faith, however, allows me to do so. Sometime later, I was driving home with my husband. We were driving along main roads in the city. Suddenly, the car made a terrible noise. I prayed that Elohim would take care of the problem. Once again, a branch had been caught under the car. Once could be considered, perhaps, a possibility. The second time was rather curious as we were not in the path of any trees! I believe Elohim, once again, took care of the problem. Why do we have the problems in the first place? That I cannot answer. I believe we are punished for not listening, or doing His Will, but 'life' happens.
These facts may not be considered amazing to some, but I believe they are miracles.
I have many more stories, but as I have not posted for a while, I think it is best to stop here. I intend to write about the angels I have met and following instructions from Elohim and the 'cause/effect' ratio. It is very exciting.
I believe that Elohim is in charge of everything. I believe that he can do anything.
I realised that miracles were all around me. I had a roof over my head; I had a job; I had two beautiful kids. It was when life went along without hitches that were the miracles. I was thankful for no surprises, thankful for no bumps in the road, so to speak.
Suddenly, I realised that I was protected. My house had been on the market for some considerable time and we had not had so much as a bite. If it had sold, I would have no where to live and my job did not pay enough to rent anywhere, let alone buy. However, I was moving to the USA, and about two months before I was due to leave, I sat at my computer and prayed. I told Elohim that I was going to give it all up to Him. I was going to leave it all in His hands. I just let everything go. I trusted that Elohim would look after me. Within two days the house was viewed, and a contract put into place. I was then offered an idylic cottage for the six weeks until I moved out to the US, rent free. I see that as a miracle.
Of course, there are some that would disagree, but that depends on whether you have faith.
There were several times when amazing things happened. Two in particular are, to me, quite incredible.
I was driving along with my son, in his car. Suddenly, the car started to make a noise. He was terrified that it was his exhaust. I knew he could not afford a new exhaust and prayed that the noise be something that would not involve an expensive repair. When we reached our destination, I looked under the car, and there was a small tree branch that had got connected to the underneath of the car. We managed to remove it. I thanked Elohim because I believed that he altered the problem. Not everyone will agree. My faith, however, allows me to do so. Sometime later, I was driving home with my husband. We were driving along main roads in the city. Suddenly, the car made a terrible noise. I prayed that Elohim would take care of the problem. Once again, a branch had been caught under the car. Once could be considered, perhaps, a possibility. The second time was rather curious as we were not in the path of any trees! I believe Elohim, once again, took care of the problem. Why do we have the problems in the first place? That I cannot answer. I believe we are punished for not listening, or doing His Will, but 'life' happens.
These facts may not be considered amazing to some, but I believe they are miracles.
I have many more stories, but as I have not posted for a while, I think it is best to stop here. I intend to write about the angels I have met and following instructions from Elohim and the 'cause/effect' ratio. It is very exciting.
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